Conduct outbound prospecting through phone, email, and social channels; research education stakeholders; personalize messaging; manage CRM leads, sequences, and pipeline activity; book qualified meetings; support sales opportunities; learn and communicate technical product value; and provide insights on messaging and objections.
The Role
Doowii is looking for an ambitious SDR to drive top-of-funnel lead generation, engage prospective clients and partners, and manage the sales cycle through to close. This role offers a high commission potential and the chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative startup environment.
Responsibilities (You Will)
- Outbound prospecting via phone, email, and social channels to generate qualified meetings
- Research K-12/Higher Ed institutions and stakeholders to personalize messaging and improve conversion
- Work closely with Sales Director to book meetings and support sales opportunities
- Manage leads, sequences, and pipeline activity in our CRM and sales tools
- Learn technical product details so you can clearly articulate our value
- Collaborate on messaging, objection handling, and positioning insights from the field
Requirements (You Have)
- 1–2 years of experience in a sales, customer success, or outreach role
- Strong communicator, fast writer, and comfortable reaching out to executive buyers
- Organized and self-motivated. You can manage your day and hit targets without hand-holding
- Growth mindset and eagerness to learn from feedback
- Ability to quickly understand our product and communicate value
- Curious about education, data, AI, and how to influence buying behavior in complex environments
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience selling to or working in education
- Passion for EdTech, SaaS, or mission-driven work
- Previous experience booking demos or generating qualified pipeline
- Understanding of the academic calendar and decision-making processes in K-12 and/or Higher Ed
The base pay range for this role is $50,000 – $60,000 per year, and is eligible for commission.
We’re open to adjusting the role level based on your experience and expertise. If you do not fulfill all requirements in the job description, we encourage you to submit your application nonetheless. Doowii employees are required to successfully pass a background check upon being hired.
Why work at Doowii
- Competitive compensation
- New-hire equity grant
- Open PTO policy & company holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- A mission-driven culture and community
- Remote-work environment
Equal Opportunity
Doowii is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our workforce. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, education, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics
To help protect the integrity of our remote hiring process and safeguard access to student and school data, candidates may be asked to complete a brief live identity verification step prior to technical interviews.
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